pry /prai/

Meaning

English definition

• (v.) to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
• (v.) be nosey
• (v.) make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

Chinese translation

• n. 杠杆, 窥探, 好奇者
• vi. 打听, 窥探
• vt. 撬动, 撬开, 费力得到

Word details

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

/prai/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

TOEFL · IELTS · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 3.08 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

prying, pried, prys

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